IPL 2026 POINTS TABLE

The IPL 2026 points table is entering a decisive phase with the playoff race tightening after every match. With just a handful of league-stage games remaining, teams are battling not only for points but also for a crucial boost in net run rate that could decide qualification spots.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru sit comfortably at the top of the IPL 2026 standings with 18 points from 13 matches, having registered nine wins and four defeats. RCB also possess the best net run rate in the tournament at +1.065, underlining their dominance across the season and strengthening their push for a top-two finish.

Gujarat Titans are second with 16 points from 13 matches, winning eight and losing five, while maintaining a healthy net run rate of +0.400. Close behind them are Sunrisers Hyderabad, who are also on 16 points from 13 games with eight wins and five losses, along with an NRR of +0.350, keeping the race for the top two spots wide open.

Rajasthan Royals currently occupy fourth place with 14 points from 13 matches, having won seven and lost six. Their net run rate of +0.083 could become crucial in the battle for qualification as multiple teams remain in contention for the final playoff spot.

Punjab Kings are fifth with 13 points from 13 matches, recording six wins, six defeats and one no result. With a net run rate of +0.227, PBKS remain firmly alive in the playoff race heading into the final round of league matches.

Chennai Super Kings are sixth with 12 points from 13 games and an NRR of -0.016, while Delhi Capitals are seventh with 12 points from 13 matches, including six wins and seven losses, but their poor net run rate of -0.871 leaves them under pressure.

Kolkata Knight Riders remain mathematically in contention with 11 points from 12 matches, having won five games, lost six and registered one no result. However, their net run rate of -0.038 means they need strong results in their remaining fixtures.

At the bottom of the table, Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants are struggling with eight points each. Mumbai have won four of their 12 matches and carry an NRR of -0.504, while LSG have managed only four wins in 13 matches with a net run rate of -0.702.

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FAQ’s

  • 1. How does the IPL Points Table Work?
    • Two points are awarded for a win and one point each for a game getting abandoned or washed out. There are no ties, since a tied game’s result is determined by the Super Over and the winning teams walk away with 2 points. In the season consisting of 14 games and 10 teams, the top four teams with maximum points make the playoffs.
  • 2. What is the Net Run Rate (NRR) in the IPL points table and how is it calculated?
  • 3. How many points are awarded for a tie or no result in the IPL ?
  • 4. How to calculate Net Run Rate in IPL points table?
  • 5. What is the maximum points a team can secure in the IPL league stage?
  • 6. Can a team still make the playoffs with a negative Net Run Rate?
  • 7. How are rankings decided in the IPL standings?
  • 8. What happens when an IPL match gets abandoned?